FAQ’s On Astro Turf

Any grass lover will make you aware that in order to maintain natural grass you will need lots of skill, experience, time, money, materials and equipment. With an As Good As Grass synthetic lawn and astro turf, your garden requires no maintenance. This ensures that your time is spent relaxing and not on maintaining your garden.

Do you offer a supply and installation service?

Yes.

Do all grasses require sand in them?

Most of our grasses are deisgned to be simply rolled out and fixed. We do however recommend sand infill if you have children that play alot of football or large powerful dogs. The sand adds extra security to the base.

How hard is it to fit yourself?

With patience you can make a good job of it.

What about the size and shape of my garden?

The grass comes in 4m rolls and 2m roll widths and we can get whatever length you require. It is you responsibilty to measure the length and width of the garden to calculate what roll width and length you require.

How long will my artificial grass last?

Our grass is basically unaffected by the elements. Our garden grass is UV stabilized and water-resistant. Our surface has been installed in different corners of the world from heavy snow and freezing temperatures to excessive rain and even where they are exposed to heat and direct sun. We offer a 5 year warranty.

What about maintenance?

Our garden grass is truly maintenance free, you just need to remove debris and leaves to maintain and enjoy a beautiful garden for many years. Cleaning can be achieved with a brush or leaf blower. You never need to water, mow or roll your garden just sits there and serves you!

What is the lifetime of the synthetic surface?

A well maintained surface could last well over 20 years.

How does water affect the grass?

The grass has a holed backing allowing water to drain straight through. Rain water naturally cleans the grass and removes any accumulation of dust and dirt.

Everyone has their own particular favourites, the grass differs to give a varity of choice and cater for everyones needs.

How long will it last?

Over 15 years

Would we be able to purchase and lay ourself?

Yes, no problem, when we take you order we will make sure you have all the necessary materials to perform a self installation.

Is any weeding required after installation?

Not if you correctly lay the base as any growth should be killed beforehand. Some very small weeds may grow through the artificial grass, if so just pluck them out.

Can AstroTurf be used as a pathway surface in a garden?

Absolutely. AstroTurf can be used alongside natural grass to take care of a problematic part of the garden.

Can pests interfere and cause problems?

If you have moles, burrows, rabbit holes or ant nests, these should all be remove before proceding with any artificial grass lawn installation. We cannot offer futher advice so you should consult a pest control specialist.

Can you park a car or vehicle on artificial turf?

Yes. We often sell artificial turf as a driveway surface.

Do you offer real lawn care tips?

Artificial lawns require no maintenance, however we are frequently asked for real lawn care tips! If you have an unhealthy lawn with dead spots, brown grass, bald or bare patches then please visit your local garden centre.

Generally we lay on a sand base. If your drainage is poor you require a sand and hardcore base. If your drainage is very good you can lay it directly onto compacted sod. The grass can also be laid on timber floors or any other hard floor. Gravel can also be a suitable base if a layer of sand is applied on top of the gravel and compacted.

How is the artificial grass fixed down?

When we install we dig in sub timber frames to nail the artificial grass to. We also raise frames to create a beautiful grass like border.

Can you outline a typical installation procedure?

The real grass lawn should be turfed up and disposed of. Perimeters for the new artificial grass lawn should then be determinend. Next, major tree roots and weeds are removed from the soil before base work begins. See the artificial grass installation page for more information on base work, cutting and laying the grass.

How can fake grass be secured to a steep bank or incline?

A wooden frame can be fitted around the perimeter of your installation. This enables the fake grass to be secured by nailing the grass into the frame.

How is it fixed to hard floors?

A special glue we sell.

Will it not feel too solid on a hard floor like concrete?

This depends on the surface you select, if you select a soft bouncy grss it contearcts the hard floor base.

How long does the installation take?

All gardens depending on size take different time periods but when you place your order we are able to calculate a timescale.

Is it secure?

We have various methods to secure the surface. Certain installations require the support of pre treated wood edges that we can insert attachments onto. We install sand based surfaces that are simply secured by the level of sand infill. We also use pins, which are dropped into the pile and hidden. Whatever method we choose, we secure your lawn to last over 20 years.

How does it drain?

The grass has a holed latex backing that allows drainage down into the base.

How does the grass fix to concrete or hard floors?

We sell a glue kit, which consists of the resin and hardener. To cover 15 sq metres costs £25 and 3o sq metres costs £50.

How realistic is it?

Just like our name suggests, it is ‘As Good As Grass’

Does As Good As Grass install or do you use contractors?

We have 2 team’s directly employed by ‘As Good As Grass’.

Is your work guaranteed?

The surface is guaranteed for 5 years.

Where in the UK do you install?

Everywhere. We also have a team in Europe.

The garden is boggy with bad drainage, would this be a problem?

No, it just means you most probably require a hardcore and sand base under the surface

How quick can you fit me in?

We always hope to give an installation date within the next 4 weeks, if it is only a one day job we should be able to fit it in within a three week period

Can you lay the grass directly on top soil?

Yes, but the base must be solid, level and compact

Can you fit the grass to irregular shapes such as circles e.t.c?

Yes, no problem you just need to allow for the extra waste

Do you install sports grass?

Yes. Look at our products menu to read about artificial grass for use in sport. Not all astro turf is suitable as a sports grass application.

What is rubber infill?

It is small rubber granueles that are use to infill synthetic grass with open piles. Certain grasses are manuacturerd with open piles to allow rubber infill, typically sports grasses.

Are infill surfaces better then non-infill surfaces?

It depends on the application. Non sand infill is much better for domestic lawns. We only infill heavy duty commercial sports grasses. Rubber sticks onto clothing and shoes so it is only viable for commercial sports applications.

Which grasses do you infill?

Our sports grasses and mini football grasses.

Do you sell non – infill surfaces?

Yes! Our largest market is non infill lawn grasses. Customers do not want to replace mud with rubber that is difficult to remove from clothes, shows, dog’s and carpet piles. Some companies say rubber is better but the basic fact is rubber covers up a shortage of yarn. Thicker, dense grass does not need rubber.

Can artificial grass be installed on wooden decking?

Yes. Some of our customers have expressed concern about the suitability of artificial grass on wood than is prone to excreting resin during hot days. Rest assured, this is not a problem due to a protective foam base. Please see our decking page for photos and information.

Can fake grass be applied to a roof?

Yes. The glue we provide is suitable for sticking the fake grass onto asphalt.

Can synthetic garden flooring be layed over gravel?

When laying your new garden flooring on gravel, make sure the stones are compacted. You will then need to apply a layer of sand before installing the artificial grass.

Would you recommend the use of artificial grass indoors?

Many of our installations are for conservatories, offices and indoor golf putting greens – we especially recommended AGAG 7 for these applications. Bring the outside in with our synthetic grass flooring.

Yes, we have surfaces that differ in pile height. The taller the pile the softer the lawn or you may choose a short pile surface for ball games. We also have surfaces that have a soft, smooth feel that do not burn the children if they slide. Tufted surfaces are good for children as the tuft acts like a shock pad which cushions a child’s fall.

Is the child friendly grass suitable for nurseries?

Any nursery would benefit from our child friendly synthetic grass. We especially recommend AGAG 4 as it has a curled design thus providing a softer surface. You may also wish to consider our shock pad underlay if you are concerned about critical fall heights.

Does the grass not burn if the kids fall on it

Some short pile sand filled grasses do but we offer long pile sand filled a non sand filled short pile grasses both these grasses are child friendly. You should also go for a polyethylene grass which is soft.

With a lot of children giving the grass heavy wear will it flatten?

The grasses we recommend for child play areas return to their original position, they do not matt. This is particularly noticeable with samples agag 1 and agag 6. Sample agag 7 has a twisted curl that stops the straight yarn form matting also.

Do you install in a lot of nurseries or primary schools?

Yes, this is one of the strongest parts of our business

Do you not need a shock pad?

No, you may need one if you are fitting a very short pile grass to a hard floor such as concrete

Does the astro turf surface get hot in direct sunlight?

The surface can get warm but you will find walking on the astro turf in bare feet is comfortable.

To keep the costs down we encourage clients to call in and go through a quick phone assessment or email in pics of the garden. Either way we can present you an accurate quote over the phone or by email. As we install over 150 lawns a year we can sufficently analyse your requirements in a phone call. In some cases a sight visit will be necessary.

How much does the astro turf cost?

Our standard artificial grass product range costs between £15 – £25 a sq metre. We also sell off cuts on ebay for £10 a sq metre. Please note that we do not supply AstroTurf™ registered products (astro turf) and we are not associated in any way with the brand.

What are the differences in price?

Different textures, colours, yarn type, pile height, e.t.c.

How much does the astro turf installation cost?

Our installation service costs between £25 – £30 a sq metre. This is for a complete astro turf solution from arrival on site, excavate and dispose old lawn, perimeters, root control, base work, lay, cut and fit grass, 5 year warranty.

How much does the tape cost?

The tape is sold by linear metre and costs £1 a linear metre.

How much does the glue cost?

The glue costs £7.50 for a 6m stick coverage.

What are your delivery charges?

Usually £45 for a standard roll and £75 for very large rolls.

How long to deliver?

Usually 5-12 days but we can deliver next day on an express service for an additional fee. Please call the office for more details

What is the ball park cost to buy an average grass and have it fitted?

We suggest you work on £45 a sq metre.

How much would the materials cost to do it myself?

Every job is different, it is better for you to cost that.

Is there an extra charge for a hardcore base?

Not always but generally they cost £5 a sq metre more

Do you offer a volume discount?

Yes, a 5% discount is available.

Do you offer a trade discount?

Yes, we can give 7.5% off full retail prices.

Whats sizes are available?

You can request any grass length with a width of either two or four metres.